Lower Merion High School senior Brian Yi recently won the PIAA District One 3A singles tennis title as he topped a familiar Central Athletic League (CAL) foe from Conestoga in the finals by a 6-3, 6-0 tally.

Following a first-round bye, Yi easily dispatched his next two opponents 6-0, 6-0 and 6-1, 6-0, to advance to the semifinal round where he faced his toughest test of the tournament, teammate Nathan Dolgushev. The pair of Aces went head-to-head in a hard-fought match in which Yi ultimately prevailed 7-6 (7-1), 6-4.

Finishing first and fourth, respectively, both Yi and Dolgushev have qualified to compete in the upcoming PIAA 3A state singles tournament, which will be held at the Hershey Racquet Club in the weeks ahead.

Next year, Yi will continue his academic and athletic career at John Hopkins University.